JAVA, possibly 7th-8th century

Works from the Donald Friend Collection
Sydney
27 October 2013
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JAVA, possibly 7th-8th century

bronze, depicting Buddha in meditation on a pedestal with his left hand on his lap and right hand outstretched in bhumisparsamudra, whereby he called on earth to witness his victory over Mara, signifying his enlightenment

8.5 cm height

marked on base: 7th–8th century Java

Estimate: 
$500 - 1,000
Sold for $660 (inc. BP) in Auction 31 - 27 October 2013, Sydney